Author: Editorial Team
BEIRUT — Israeli forces have carried out a series of ground raids in southern Lebanon after waves of air strikes targetingwhat they called Hezbollah infrastructure. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the incursions targeted at least seven towns including Qlailah, ar-Ramadiyah, Deir Aames and Qana. Social media videos from Tyre, one of Lebanon’s biggest cities, show dust-covered crowds of people gathered around collapsed buildings. On Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had urged residents to move north of the Zahrani River, about 40km (25 miles) from the Israeli border, saying it would act “with extreme force”. Two sets of…
The General Food Security Authority (GFSA), represented by the national program for reducing food loss and waste (Letadom), continued the 1447 AH Hajj season operations through an integrated field and awareness ecosystem implemented in partnership with relevant entities and service providers. The season witnessed the participation of more than 190 specialized companies from the domestic and international pilgrim sectors in workshops and coordination meetings. The efforts resulted in the signing of more than 65 cooperation agreements between service providers and food preservation associations to ensure the rapid, efficient, and safe redistribution of surplus food. The authority also activated the “Letadom” app to…
LA PAZ — Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has warned the country is “at breaking point” after a month of anti-government protests that have led to seven deaths and hundreds of arrests. Paz on Wednesday took steps toward potentially declaring a state of emergency as anti-government protests have escalated in the early months of his administration. Demonstrators led by unions and indigenous groups have set up roadblocks across Bolivia causing serious shortages of basic goods and paralysing large parts of the nation. A state of emergency would let Paz send military forces into the streets in an effort to contain the…
SYDNEY — Australia has filed a major lawsuit against US chemicals giant 3M, seeking AU$2bn in damages (US$1.4bn)in damages for widespread contamination from “forever chemicals” present in its firefighting foam. The action, launched on Thursday, is the largest-ever brought by the Australian government. The lawsuit targets the American chemicals maker and its local subsidiary, reflecting the past and future environmental as well as economic and cultural costs of the contamination, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland said. It seeks to recoup the “substantial costs” in dealing with the chemicals known as PFAS at 28 locations, she added. The lawsuit claims 3M withheld and…
The Unified Contact Center 1966 at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to provide critical services to pilgrims on the Day of Arafah, offering vital support and information on one of the most spiritually significant days of the Hajj journey across multiple channels in more than 11 languages. Since the beginning of Dhu Al-Qadah, the center has handled over 167,000 calls. The 24-hour hub is accessible via the unified number 1966 within the Kingdom and the international line 920002814. Furthermore, pilgrims can reach support through the “Nusuk” application, email, and the ministry’s digital platforms, ensuring seamless access to assistance from…
DUBAI — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Thursday they launched an attack targeting an American air base they say was the source of US strikes targeting an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz hours earlier. The fresh exchange of fire came hours after US President Donald Trump rejected a report he was close to a compromise deal with Tehran.It was the second time in three days that the US has attacked targets in Iran saying that the strikes were cond-ucted in self defense.The US Central Command confirmed a previous round of “self-defense” strikes on southern Iran on…
The Ministry of Commerce has expanded the participation of hypermarkets, café and restaurant brands, and major companies to provide supply services within the holy sites during the 1447 AH Hajj season, enhancing the availability of goods, improving market readiness, and broadening options for pilgrims. Supply branches provide essential consumer goods and food products, including water, juices, dairy products, baked goods, ice cream, and other necessities, to meet the needs of pilgrims in the holy sites. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of supply services, improve the shopping experience, and expand the range of services offered to pilgrims in the holy sites.…
PORTLAND — A chemical tank has ruptured at a paper and packaging facility in the US state of Washington, reportedly killing several people and critically injuring others, authorities said. At least one person has been confirmed dead and nine people were injured while nine employees remain unaccounted for after a large vat of chemical treatment product, including hazardous materials, ruptured at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview, fire officials said. Officials previously said the tank imploded. There is no threat to the surrounding community, officials said, while advising people to avoid the area. Emergency responders on Tuesday remained…
NEW DELHI — India’s shipping authorities have announced that 10 Indian sailors, who were on board an oil tanker detained in Iran since July 2025, have been freed following “sustained diplomatic engagement”. India’s Directorate General of Shipping stated that the crew members from the MV Harbour Phoenix had been held, arrested, and jailed by Iranian authorities after their ship was intercepted close to Jask Port last year. “The seafarers have now been released and reunited safely,” the shipping authority said, according to the French news agency AFP. “Necessary arrangements are being coordinated for the earliest return of the crew members…
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) central kitchen distributed 25,000 hot meals yesterday to the most vulnerable groups in the central and southern Gaza Strip, as part of the Saudi campaign to provide relief for the Palestinian people in the strip. These efforts come within the framework of the humanitarian role carried out by the Kingdom through its humanitarian arm, KSrelief, to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people and support affected families amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Source: Riyadh Daily